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James Hardie Industries plc reported a 3% decline in Q3 FY25 net sales to $953 million and a 15% drop in adjusted net income to $154 million, yet reaffirmed its full-year guidance and outlined ambitious growth plans for FY26.

Corporate Travel Management Limited (CTM) reported a 42% drop in net profit for the half-year ended December 2024, amid a 6% revenue decline. Despite this, strong performances in North America and Australia & New Zealand, alongside ongoing automation and new client wins, position CTM for a rebound in the second half.

Fletcher Building reported a challenging HY25 with a 7% revenue decline and a net loss of NZ$134 million, while executing a $700 million equity raise to strengthen its balance sheet and advancing significant cost reduction initiatives.

Mineral Resources Limited reported a challenging first half of 2025 with significant profit declines amid weaker commodity prices, yet delivered record earnings in Mining Services and advanced its transformative Onslow Iron project.

MyState Limited reported a modest revenue increase but an 8.9% decline in statutory profit for the half year ended December 2024, while declaring a fully franked interim dividend. The company is set to complete a transformative merger with Auswide Bank, aiming for earnings accretion from FY26.

Brisbane Broncos Limited reported a solid $5.72 million net profit for 2024, underpinned by revenue growth and a decade-long extension to their NRL Club Licence. Despite missing the NRL finals, commercial strength and NRLW success buoyed the club's financial position.

Babylon Pump & Power Limited reported a 22% revenue decline for the half year ending December 31, 2024, yet achieved a 64% surge in profit after tax, driven by operational efficiencies and strategic contract wins.

SEEK Limited reported robust half-year results for FY2025, with gains in placement share and yield offsetting volume declines, alongside a significant rise in free cash flow and an increased interim dividend.

Ramelius Resources will release its half-year financial results for FY25 on 21 February, accompanied by a detailed investor conference call.

Big River Industries reported a 3.3% revenue decline and a 26% drop in EBITDA for 1H FY25, reflecting ongoing residential market challenges. Despite this, the company is investing in growth and operational efficiencies, maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26 and beyond.

HUB24 has delivered a robust half-year performance for 1HFY25, marked by significant revenue growth, record net inflows, and expanding adviser engagement, reinforcing its leadership in Australia’s wealth management technology sector.

Big River Industries reports a 3.3% revenue decline in 1H FY25 but shows signs of operational resilience and strategic progress amid challenging market conditions.